Sylvan Oaks Foundation Inc
Sylvan Oaks Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Clearwater, Florida. It supports charitable organizations and programs through grants, including clothing assistance for children, college scholarships, disaster relief, and services for people affected by abuse and trafficking.
Sylvan Oaks Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Sylvan Oaks Foundation Inc gave $634K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $29K), top state Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $633,595
- +74.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- +83.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $28,800
- -4.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,535
- Total assets
- $8,086,133
- +12.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (49% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Sylvan Oaks Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2813 Gulf To Bay Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33759
Phone: (727) 343-0631
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sylvan Oaks Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Clothes to Kids Inc ($217K). Together the top 5 received $406K.
Organizations only. It also paid 17 grants to individuals ($227,324), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
187 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 178 grants of 187 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 49% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 21% to Texas, 21% to Georgia, 5% to North Carolina, and 2% to Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Sylvan Oaks Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 92% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 86% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $331K (2021) to $634K (2024). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $634K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Clothes to Kids Inc Clearwater, FL | General Purpose Donation | $216,517 |
| Northern Tool Equipment Dallas, TX | NC Hurricane Flood Relief | $135,972 |
| 17 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $227,324 |
| Together We Can Do Great Things Franklin, NC | General Purpose Donation | $29,500 |
| Tisbest Philanthropy Seattle, WA | Gerneral Purpose Donation | $13,648 |
| Faith Inc Clayton, GA | General Purpose Donation | $10,634 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,086,133 | $1,673,759 | $834,332 | $633,595 | 22 | $633,595 | $212,944 | $740,210 |
| 2023 | $7,175,379 | $240,499 | $541,035 | $363,320 | 12 | $363,320 | $225,998 | $528,688 |
| 2022 | $7,688,403 | $481,869 | $414,831 | $332,733 | 25 | $332,733 | $313,132 | $458,581 |
| 2021 | $7,629,835 | $2,242,029 | $387,970 | $330,741 | 29 | $356,337 | $955,947 | $422,136 |
| 2020 | $5,775,776 | $746,706 | $451,628 | $394,244 | 99 | — | $262,845 | $270,810 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sylvan Oaks Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $740K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included college scholarship support and hurricane flood relief, as well as grants to organizations serving people in need. Clothes To Kids Inc says its mission is to provide new and quality used clothing free of charge to low-income school-aged children. Faith Inc says it provides free and confidential services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and human trafficking. TisBest Philanthropy says it connects businesses and individuals with causes by replacing gifts of “stuff” with gifts of “good.”
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 22 grants totaling $633,595. Grants ranged from $1,742 to $216,517, with a median of $10,535. Notable grants included $216,517 to Clothes To Kids Inc for general-purpose support, $135,972 to Northern Tool Equipment for North Carolina hurricane flood relief, and $68,726 to W Clark for a college scholarship program. Other large grants included $29,512 to K Randall and $17,811 to an individual recipient, both for college scholarship programs, and $29,500 to Together We Can Do Great Things for a general-purpose donation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mark Hein as director and president, and Vicki Hein as director, secretary, and vice president.
Sylvan Oaks Foundation Inc is led by Mark Hein, Director & President on every filing since 2020; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mark Hein
Director & President
On filings since 2020
$33K (2023) → $36K (2024)
Vicki Hein
Director, Secretary & Vice President
On filings since 2020
$33K (2023) → $36K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Betty Hawkins (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $36K, to Mark Hein (DIR, Pres). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Sylvan Oaks Foundation Inc
How much does Sylvan Oaks Foundation Inc give each year?
Sylvan Oaks Foundation Inc gave $634K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $363K across 12 grants.
What is Sylvan Oaks Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Sylvan Oaks Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,535, and its average grant was $28,800, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sylvan Oaks Foundation Inc give grants?
Sylvan Oaks Foundation Inc's top state is Florida, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (21%) and Georgia (21%).
Does Sylvan Oaks Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 14% of Sylvan Oaks Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "College Scholarship Program" (16 grants).
Who are Sylvan Oaks Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Sylvan Oaks Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Clothes to Kids Inc ($216,517), Northern Tool Equipment ($135,972) and Together We Can Do Great Things ($29,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 17 grants to individuals ($227,324), which are not listed by name. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sylvan Oaks Foundation Inc?
Sylvan Oaks Foundation Inc reported $8.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $634K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $740K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Sylvan Oaks Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included college scholarship support and hurricane flood relief, as well as grants to organizations serving people in need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sylvan Oaks Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Sylvan Oaks Foundation Inc's EIN?
Sylvan Oaks Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1968649. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Sylvan Oaks Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 31, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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